Abstract Seascape, "Sunset" by Carol Schiff, 11x14 Acrylic

Living next to the sea, I try to visit the beach at daybreak as often as possible.  Of course, this means starting my day a little earlier than usual.

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To make my life a little easier, I decided to do  a sunset, a memory of my visits on the west coast of Florida.

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I added some texture to the canvas and attacked with my acrylics.  Acrylics are always risky for me.  I don't use them often enough to feel in control.  I think, my goal for 2013 will be to use them on a more regular basis and see where they may take me.  I enjoy abstract and mixed media and acrylics are the media of choice for these works.

I would love to hear any advise you wish to share on acrylics.

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Original Still Life Floral Painting "Tropical Dreams" by Florida Impressionism Artist Annie St. Martin

This acrylic is chunky paint with a palette knife. Tropical Dreams is a delicious assortment of hues of corals, yellows and purples. The colors in this painting make it sing! Makes me feel like belting out a tune! 

20"x16"x7/8" Acrylic on Canvas/Available

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Original Contemporary Seascape Painting "Timeless Transparencies-Study2" by Contemporary International Artist Arrachme

The sister to the spirals is this circular round formations of the cosmic starscape. Here the repetitive threes developed for the collection. I also fine tuned the under painting and quality of the colors in the base of each piece. .

This painting was a color study for my Timeless Transparencies Collection, which is on a world tour in 2014.

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24"x36" Acrylics on Canvas $1725.00

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Flower Painting, "Geranium Joy" by Carol Schiff 8x10" Oil

What could be cheerier on a dreary day that a bright red flower painting?  Geraniums are always a favorite in my home.  This one is painted on stretched canvas and looks fantastic in a bold black frame.

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This will brighten up even the darkest, most boring corner of your home.

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Once again, my goal was to keep my colors clean and bright and my strokes simple and bold. I think I achieved my goals in this flower painting



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Butterfly Garden, Impressionistic Painting by Judy Batterson, Florida Artist

So much fun painting with kids in our butterfly garden! We did acrylic paintings, layering in impressionistic style while trying to catch the sun on the salvia. Butterflies fluttered nearby. I always use acrylics with children because water is always on hand. I had as much fun as they did. We filled our canvases and souls with color! 12 x 12" acrylic on canvas.

Original Florida Coastal Landscape Red Cottage Painting "Off the Beaten Path" by Florida Impressionism Artist Annie St Martin

FRESH OFF THE EASEL

Okay I have to admit it!! If I see an interesting dirt road I feel compelled to investigate. Of course if there is a no trespassing sign with a picture of a gun.. I'll move on. Seeing a flicker of a bright melon orange colored cottage through the trees peeked my interest. It sat next to a thatch roofed gazebo. Beyond was an area untouched and full of tropical vegetation.
Who lives in this interesting cottage? 


Red Cottage, Grass Hut Painting

 8"x6"x.26 Acrylic on Panel/Available

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Original Contemporary Seascape Painting "Timeless Transparencies-Study 1" by Contemporary International Artist Arrachme

Developing the collection by finding the circular horizon line, spirals within spirals and spacescape cloud and star formations.

This painting was a color study for my Timeless Transparencies Collection, which is on a world tour in 2014.

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24"x36" Acrylics on Canvas $1725.00

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Daily Painting, Shell Still Life, "Queen Conch" by Carol Schiff, 8x10" Oil

I found this Queen Conch shell on the beach during a trip to the Abaco Islands.  The Abaco Islands are a small, but beautiful chain of quaint islands off the shore of Florida.  Easy to travel to and with all beautiful unspoiled beaches, great fishing and diving and just plain relaxing.  They are not on the tourist route, which is an added bonus.

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I placed it in an east facing window one morning, and got a remarkable glow as the sun shone through the shell.  It seemed to be on fire and I tried to capture that beauty here.

Maybe not quite as nice as a trip to the islands, but a close second!   Every time I see it, I can feel sand between my toes.



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Daily Painting, Shell Still Life, "Queen Conch" by Carol Schiff, 8x10" Oil

I found this Queen Conch shell on the beach during a trip to the Abaco Islands.  The Abaco Islands are a small, but beautiful chain of quaint islands off the shore of Florida.  Easy to travel to and with all beautiful unspoiled beaches, great fishing and diving and just plain relaxing.  They are not on the tourist route, which is an added bonus.

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I placed it in an east facing window one morning, and got a remarkable glow as the sun shone through the shell.  It seemed to be on fire and I tried to capture that beauty here.

Maybe not quite as nice as a trip to the islands, but a close second!   Every time I see it, I can feel sand between my toes.



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Geisha Art Painting "Oriental Moon" by Florida Impressionism Artist Annie St Martin

Warm russet skies and a glowing moon set the mood for a moonlight stroll. The golden bamboo stand with its musical Serenade, is a perfect place to stop and meditate. 

  24"x12"x7/8" Acrylic on Canvas/Available

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Arrachme is Exhibiting Timeless Transparencies at Art Monaco April 24th-27th

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Daily Painting, Rose Painting, "Plantation Roses" by Carol Schiff, 12x12x1.5" Oil

This daily painting is a result of my trip to Laura Plantation in southern Louisiana last summer.  Laura Plantation was just beautiful and I found these roses climbing a picket fence.  As lovely as it was, I felt a dark cloud hung over the place as the spirit of slaves were in the air.  The tiny slave cabins could not be ignored, nor the fact that the grounds were maintained by them also.

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In spite of that, it was an interesting tour and very informative too.  The staff were well educated in the plantations history and gave us much insight into life on the plantation.

Laura Plantation is a Creole plantation and not what you expect when the word "plantation" comes into your mind.  No big white house with huge pillars but a modest Louisiana home.  The big white house we all think of is from "American Plantations", which we also visited.  It was just what we had expected, but I found it very strange that "slaves" were hardly mentioned during our tour there.

All in all, it was an interesting and informative day and I highly recommend the trip.  Here is a link to Laura Plantation's website:  http://www.lauraplantation.com



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1549 SOLD Windy Palms Plein Air Alla Prima

SOLD I painted this one last week, at the Souvenirs of Downtown paintout.  Mainstreet of Fort Pierce puts it on and gives us artists a wonderful time.  This one sold at one of the receptions they put on.  Its 11 x 14 inches.  It started raining when I was just finishing, was very windy.  I loved painting it, the wind and rain was nice and cool. 

Arrachme Exhibits at Art Monaco April 24th -27th......

Arrachme is exhibiting at Art Monaco April 24th-27th!!!

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Wildlife Painting, Daily Painting, "Two Black Ducks" by Carol Schff, 6x8" Oil

A client wanted a large commissioned piece of her family's pet ducks.  There were lots of ducks...and they all were black.

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 I did this small study of two of the ducks....feeling my way around and trying to decide how to do the larger piece.

The client was happy with the study and I proceeded with the commissioned piece which is shown below.  The reference photo had dark ducks and dark background.  She also wanted to include two ducks that had gone to ducky heaven.  Below is the finished palette knife piece.

Hope your day is just ducky!



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Blue Hydrangea Oil Painting Flower Art "The Special Gift" by Florida Impressionism Artist Annie St. Martin

This blue hydrangea was a special gift from a grateful daughter to her mother. It symbolizes heartfelt emotion. The hydrangea was first discovered in Japan and developed during the Victorian Era. Woody stems and lacey star-shaped flowers are packed closely into a pom pom shape. Coming in a rainbow of colors, It truly does possess grace and beauty.

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1547 Oak at Round Island Plein Air Alla Prima

Nice day at Round Island today, saw some manatees, I see them almost every time I go there. 

I think the sea grapes are confused, they have both the new spring leaves and gorgeous old bright bright red ones. 

The painting is 5 x 7 inches, oil on masonite.  $100. 

Marsh Painting, Small Oil Painting, "North Florida Marsh" by Carol Schiff, 6x6x1.5"

Most of my paintings are done from photo references, but sometimes I like to work from memory.  This little marsh painting is one of the memories.

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 I was thinking of the beautiful marshes around Jacksonville, FL and southern Georgia when I painted this.  We travel the route often and I am always frustrated because I cannot get a decent image of the scene when buzzing down the interstate at 70 MPH.

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It was interesting trying to work out direction of sunlight etc, but also very freeing.  I will be doing this more often.

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Arrachme is Exhibiting in the International Miami Biennale April 17th-24th

Floating Golden Nectar36"x48'x1.5" Acrylics on Canvas

 Arrachme being interviewed at the exhibit!!

 

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Original Coastal Landscape Painting ,Palm Tree, Pink House Art "Island Life" by Florida Impressionism Artist Annie St. Martin

I found this little pink cottage tucked away next to the water. This, I thought, would be a wonderful place to paint. With it's lovely charm and surroundings it would be a great environment to keep those creative juices flowing. However, its present owners felt the same way I felt...oh well...I'll have to find another little cottage tucked in the woods. 

5"x4"x7/8" Oil on Canvas/Available

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Abstract Painting, Contemporary Art, "Texture" by Carol Schiff, 16x20" Mixed Media

I was looking at my blogger statistics recently, and noticed that I will be celebrating my 7th year of writing this blog in two weeks!  How did that happen?

To celebrate, I thought I would re-post my most popular painting.  I was shocked to see that two of my works had many, many, more views than the others.  In fact, they had two or three times the amount of views than the 3rd place painting.  They are two completely different pieces of work and even weirder...neither have sold!

I suppose, I should wait for two weeks, but I have to act while I still like the idea, so here is the 2nd most popular  post:

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This is a view of a charming cottage and garden I found on a walk through Hyde Park in London.  The cottage was actually some type of park office and the grounds were incredible.

And here is the big winner..............................

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If you would like to read the original post, with a description of how this was painted, you will find it here:

http://carolschiffstudio.blogspot.com/2012/02/daily-abstract-painting-texture-20x16.html

Although I had painted a few small abstract type items, I consider this to be my first REAL abstract.  With 1138 views, it far out paced every other post!

So there is a big difference in the two paintings.  The only thing they have in common is that I painted them both and neither sold!  :)  Maybe, with time, this will become my MOST POPULAR POST!


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Arrachme Exhibits Paintings from her Balancing Act Collection at the International Miami Biennale.....

Arrachme is exhibiting pieces from her Balancing Act Collection at the International Miami Biennale. This exhibit runs from April 17th through April 24th. 

Arrachme's Statement About This Collection: 

"Surges of cohesive energy in this Balance between action and emotion activates your inner senses. Where there is balance there is peace and energy. With my Sanskrit spirit I engage with my image on the canvas surface, we struggle and the canvas evolves. Stored wisdom and spontaneous colors capture your frayed edges and gives you respite in time. Refreshing and invigorating thoughts Like an ancient potion stimulate your spirits and brings you to a peaceful place."

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Impressionism Landscape Seascape Oil Painting "Slipping Away"by Florida Impressionism Artist Annie St. Martin

Here I am capturing a sunset over the untouched Everglades in Florida. This dreamy place...the sky and the water...spectacular with it's complimentary colors of orange and blue. Another miracle, a haven for so much wildlife...we have to preserve this gift.

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Rooftop Flowers, 8x10 Original Floral Oil Painting by Carmen Beecher

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The flowers of Mexico are beautiful, and I actually have the same ones here in Florida, but all husbands hate bougainvilleas because they grow fast and have big thorns. I love them because they are gorgeous, tropical, and easy to grow. 

My sympathy to those up North who keep having a Winter Replay. I hope you will be rewarded with a beautiful summer, you have earned it.

Original Florida Coastal Landscape, Seascape Painting "Afternoon Delight" by Florida Impressionism Artist Annie St Martin

Canoeing on a hazy, lazy day, you come across a deserted beach. The water is crystal clear and is both warm and refreshing, It is shades of blues, greens and lavenders. They match the dreamy sky. Time for a little siesta or a cuddle? 

 16"x20"x7/8" Oil on Canvas/Available

 Prints and greeting cards are also available.

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Arrachme to Exhibit in the International Miami Biennale -April 17th-24th

Florida based artist Arrachme will be exhibiting pieces from her new collection "Balancing Act" at the International Miami Biennale -Opening April 17th, closing April 24th.



 Arrachme's Statement About This Collection: 

"Surges of cohesive energy in this Balance between action and emotion activates your inner senses. Where there is balance there is peace and energy. With my Sanskrit spirit I engage with my image on the canvas surface, we struggle and the canvas evolves. Stored wisdom and spontaneous colors capture your frayed edges and gives you respite in time. Refreshing and invigorating thoughts Like an ancient potion stimulate your spirits and brings you to a peaceful place."

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Fall in Central Park, oil painting of Central Park in New York City by Judy Batterson, Florida Artist

What? No palm trees? A Florida friend went on a trip to Central Park and asked this Florida artist to capture her trip memory on canvas. She had a great time in New York, took a walk to see the fall trees and loved her vantage point in Central Park. Paintings preserve memories!

Art Sale, Daily Painting, "The Kiss" by Carol Schiff, 6x8" Oil

Another WILD AND WACKY WEDNESDAY and another art sale!

Today's sale item is one of my favorite palette knife paintings, called "the Kiss"

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I had lots of fun with the knife, playing will complimentary colors and natural light.

Whomever purchases this painting will follow the link above and be asked to pay $95 plus shipping fees.  They should then write WILD AND WACKY SALE on their order.  This is the clue for me to immediately send their credit card or PayPal account a $20.00 rebate.

This offer expires April 17, 2014 at midnight PDT.

Don't let it get away!



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